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Coveted San Francisco District home with hilltop views
Cow Hollow is a highly residential community in San Francisco, often considered one of the most coveted areas in the city. “You are dealing with one of the premier neighborhoods in San Francisco. It feels exclusive,” says Eddie O’Sullivan, a longtime San Francisco resident, Realtor and Broker of Elevation Real Estate. “It’s sandwiched between Pacific Heights and the Marina District; you have the vibrancy of Union Street here and access to Presidio with all of that outdoor space and everything that it provides.” Cow Hollow's sloping streetscapes also provide some of the best views across San Francisco, thanks to the neighborhood’s location on the city’s northeast side, facing the bay. “This panoramic view is the quintessential San Francisco view,” says local Realtor Bradford Coy of Compass. The sights in Cow Hollow, named for its past as a site of multiple dairy farms, help make this neighborhood distinct, along with its well-kept homes and proximity to numerous notable San Francisco offerings.
The Cow Hollow neighborhood offers beautiful views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
A warm day leads to a lot of foot or bike travel in Cow Hollow.
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Preserved Victorian and Edwardian housing
The neighborhood’s sidewalk-lined streets feature homes primarily built in the early 20th century. The most common housing styles include Victorian, Edwardian-style, Beaux-Arts and Mission Revival. Homes here often have spacious interiors, big windows and intricate woodwork and are usually painted in a variety of shades, from earth tones to bright primary colors. Single-family home prices typically range from $3 million to $8 million. “The homes are really desirable in Cow Hollow because it’s the one place you can find very large, older, quintessential San Francisco homes tied into that view,” Coy says. Condos are another option within the neighborhood. Condos with 560 square feet to 1,300 square feet of space are priced from $530,000 to $1.5 million, while those with 1,500 square feet to 2,500 square feet of space range from $1.65 million to $4.15 million.
Apartment widows protrude out over a Cow Hollow street.
Edwardian, Victorian, and modern architecture seem to be the dominating themes in Cow Hollow.
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Union, Fillmore and Chestnut offer convenient shopping and dining
Union Street and Fillmore Street are notable commercial thoroughfares running through Cow Hollow, offering many options for shopping and dining. “Just about everything you want and need,” Coy says. Along here is Rose’s Café, a popular brunch spot known for its breakfast pizza. Down the street is Palm House, a tropical-themed establishment with cocktail offerings, while next door is The Brixton, which serves classic American fare and a full lineup of beer. European-style dining with quaint sidewalk seating can be found at Cote Ouest Bistro, while nearby, Terzo cooks up Mediterranean food within a restored vintage home with a notable wine cellar. Shops include Sephora, Lululemon and a large selection of clothing boutiques and jewelry stores. Luke’s Local is the neighborhood go-to for grocery essentials, and City Center is less than a few miles south for big box stores like Target.
Tacko is a great Mexican restaurant in Cow Hollow.
Gio's offers amazing gelato in the Cow Hollow neighborhood.
Cow Hollow residents feel safe to walk their furry friends at any time of night on Union St.
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Nearby arts festivals and big-name concerts
With the Presidio right next to Cow Hollow, residents can enjoy many community events throughout the year, including free live music performances. World Arts West, which has been running for over 45 years, also takes place here in September to celebrate diverse communities through dance and music. The historic Palace of Fine Arts Theatre is just north of Cow Hollow in the Marina Bay District, where locals can enjoy a monthly lineup of performances by big-name musical artists and bands.
Crissy Field is a great place to spend the afternoon near the San Francisco Bay near Cow Hollow.
Golden Gate Overlook has one of the most iconic views of the Golden Gate Bridge by Cow Hollow.
The tunnel top in the Presidio are located just outside Cow Hollow.
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Public schools with special academies
Students may attend William L. Cobb Elementary School, which gets an A-minus rating from Niche, followed by the A-minus-rated Marina Middle School. They finish up at the A-rated Galileo High School, which has special academies in entrepreneurship, computer science and health.
Marina Middle School is housed in a three-story building right outside of Cow Hollow.
Galileo Academy of Science & Technology is the public high school for the Financial District.
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Recreation at the San Francisco Presidio
The 1,491-acre San Francisco Presidio borders Cow Hollow to the west, an expansive outdoor recreational site full of trails, beaches and marinas. More than 25 miles of trails run through here, including the Golden Gate Promenade/Bay Trail, which provides prime views of the Golden Gate Bridge and starts by the sandy Crissy Field East Beach. This shoreline beach is a popular spot for kitesurfing and walking along the sand. A little further east down the shoreline is the San Francisco Marina Yacht Harbor, where locals can look out at the sailboats or hang out by the connected Marina Green, a waterfront park. It features vast open green spaces with more expansive Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz views. Less than 2 miles south, Alta Plaza Park offers a more classic neighborhood park feel, with a playground, tennis courts and picnic areas.
Crissy Field is a great place to spend the afternoon near the San Francisco Bay near Cow Hollow.
Hiking trails weave throughout the famous Presidio of San Francisco.
Torpedo Wharf is a great place to go fishing in the Presidio.
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Next to Highway 101 and Muni bus stops
The neighborhood sits next to Highway 101, a main thoroughfare for getting around and outside the city. Multiple Muni bus stops are scattered around Cow Hollow, while the 16th Street Mission BART Station is about three miles away for light rail travel. The Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center is less than a few miles south in Alta Vista, while the San Francisco International Airport is about 16 miles from Cow Hollow.
Bus stops are spread across Cow Hollow making it easy to access the rest of San Francisco.
Lombard is a great way to get around San Francisco.
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Parks in this Area
Presidio of San Francisco
Baseball/Softball
Golf
Trails
Helen Wills Playground
Basketball
Tennis
George Moscone Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Dog Park
Francisco Park
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Allyne Park
Trails
Walter S. Johnson Park
Trails
Parking Lot
The Presidio
Transit
Airport
San Francisco International
26 min drive
Bus
Union St & Buchanan St
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Union St & Pierce St
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Lombard St & Lyon St
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Richardson Ave & Lyon St
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Van Ness Ave & Union St
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Fillmore St & Lombard St
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Steiner St & Union St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cow Hollow
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Cow Hollow Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cow Hollow, San Francisco sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Cow Hollow, San Francisco over the last 12 months is $380,000, down 31% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Rooted in the past while layered with contemporary updates in Cow Hollow, enter the 30' x17' living room with 11' ceilings. Deep entry closet and powder room. Generous dining room flows from kitchen. Updated kitchen boasts new countertops with eat-in peninsula, Sub-Zero fridge/freezer, built-in oven, gas cooktop, two Fisher Paykel dishwasher drawers. Side porch with Dutch door. Expansive hall
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Shown by Appointment only. Enter through a gracious formal foyer and be instantly captivated by sweeping views of the Presidio, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the Bay framed perfectly from every window. This rarely available NW corner residence combines the timeless elegance of 1920s architecture with sophisticated modern updates. The airy, open layout is enriched by classic details
Gorgeous Single Family Home tucked behind Octavia Street with private patio. Flooded with light and amazing location. The ultimate San Francisco city-living just steps to the best of Union Street.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
8,779
Median Age
38
Population Density
41 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$202,347
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$211,842
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.1%
College Graduates
86%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
29%
% Population in Labor Force
83.5%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
68°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
70/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
99/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
71/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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